Overflowing

What to Do If Your Burst Pipes Are Overflowing

Water Is Everywhere...What Should You Do?

Whether you notice it right away or not, when you walk into your kitchen or bathroom and spot a huge area of water on the floor – panic sets in. Should you try to clean it up? Should you call someone? Overflow or excess water damage are the types of water damage that homeowners might typically think about when they picture what a water damage incident in their home would look like. If this does happen in your home, it is important to remember a few steps right when it happens:

Turn Off Main Water Supply
Turn Off the Power
Dry the Area
Call Twin Home Experts

Overflow is water escaping or overflowing from appliances, pipes or water outlets in your home. Some things in your home that might overflow are your bathtub or washing machine or pipes leading to bathroom fixtures. When water is released from plumbing or appliances and then floods your home, this is called discharge. Both overflow and discharge are usually sudden and accidental which can cause large amounts of water to enter your home.

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What Should I Look Out For?

Some of the most common appliances that can have burst pipes or leaks leading to overflowing are:

Hot Water Heater
Bathtub
Air Conditioner
Washing Machine
Refrigerator
Dishwasher

Most of the above appliances have pipes, tubes or hoses that are connected to a water supply. When these are damaged, clogged or burst, that can mean trouble for your home. Often times, these parts in appliances can become corroded or rusty which is a reason they can be more inclined to break or leak. Water is more invasive and destructive than homeowners might realize. The overflowing of water in your home can leave you with water damage even after the water has been removed. After the water is gone, you will most likely be left with damaged cabinets, floors and surrounding property.

Preventing Pipe Overflow

One of the best ways to help prevent a pipe burst leading to overflowing is to keep your drains free of clogs. Now this may be easier said than done, but it is important to keep your drains clean and to make sure nothing goes down them that could potentially cause a clog. Some tips to remember:

Don’t put coffee grounds down the sink; throw them in the trash.
Don’t pour cooking grease down the drain; place it in a jar or can and then trash it.
Protect your bathtub/shower drains with a screen to prevent hair clogs

Twin Home Experts Are Here to Help!

At Twin Home Experts, we have numerous years of experience in emergency plumbing issues and how to handle them quickly and efficiently. We arrive quickly in order to help minimize the damage done to your home. Put your trust in our team, we won’t let you down. Call us today!